Although the NBA season is just starting for the basketball community, it might already be over for Robert Williams III. Some fans might be aware that Williams III was with the Boston Celtics up until this season. However, he ended up being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in the deal that sent Jrue Holiday to the Celtics.
While one might assume that being in a new team would be a good opportunity for a fresh start, Williams has undergone a significant injury and could even miss the rest of the season and require surgery. This is quite concerning since we are only at the start of the NBA season.
Let us take a closer look and find out more about his injury and the impact it could potentially have on his NBA career.
Will Robert Williams III return from injury this season?
It is truly sad to see that players are already undergoing serious career-altering injuries just a few games into the NBA season. It was initially reported that the Celtics were fine with trading away Williams due to his injury history.
Although it might seem insensitive, one could argue that the team made a good call considering that Robert Williams III recently suffered an injury as the Portland Trail Blazers played against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Considering his size, a knee injury is certainly devastating. To make matters worse, reports have now emerged indicating that Williams might need surgery to repair bone and ligament damage that came out of his right kneecap.
Having to undergo season-ending surgery and face a lengthy rehabilitation process is no easy feat for any athlete to endure. Robert has already undergone similar knee injuries in the past and has even been through a torn meniscus injury.
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his agent are ongoing about the kind of procedure necessary for Williams and how long of a timeline will be needed for recovery. pic.twitter.com/zhStKii8hl
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 6, 2023
As we have seen with other NBA stars like Lonzo Ball, there is no guarantee that the player will be able to make a successful return following surgery. Robert Williams III is only 26 years old and has been in the NBA for 5 seasons now. We hope that he is able to undergo a successful surgery and rehabilitation process before making a return to the court for the Portland Trail Blazers.